Abstract: Despite the advancement of science, technological advancements, and modernization, superstitious beliefs continue to be prevalent in contemporary culture. This paper explores the oriental beliefs related to rain and droughts and identifies other beliefs and analyze it from Functionalism and Psychological approach. The methodology is qualitative approach based on exploration, analysis and narration. It was found that there exist innumerable beliefs related to rain and drought and other beliefs in Nepal. Functionalist analyze it saying if beliefs are functional they maintain social solidarity and value-consensus and Psychological approach claim that beliefs provides strength and positivity to survive and at times may hinder progress incase of negative beliefs.  

Keywords: Superstitious-beliefs, Functionalism, Psychological, Nepalese- Culture.